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Crosby, Texas, is a small town located just east of Houston that boasts proximity to some of south Texas's best fishing and wildlife observation points. You will enjoy the proximity to the bars, restaurants and professional sports of Houston as well as the easy access to Texas' beautiful Gulf Coast region.

Location

Crosby, Texas, sits east of Houston along U.S. Interstate 20, near both Lake Houston as well as the Sheldon Reservoir. If you love sun and sand, travel to Galveston along U.S. Interstate 45 in just over one hour. Visitors will also find Sheldon Lake State Park and Dwight D Eisenhower Park to the west of Crosby.

RV Accommodations

Your visit to Crosby, Texas, will find limited camping options in the immediate area, but a few well-suited parks close by. In Highlands, Texas, San Jacinto Riverfront RV Resort offers 301 RV sites including 200 pull-through sites, all with full hookups and free cable TV. Houston Leisure RV Resort features ample pull-through sites as well as 50-amp electrical service and sewer hookups.

Amenities

Beyond the RV spot, Houston Leisure offers you laundry service, a convenience store, Wi-Fi service as well as a group meeting area for large family events or celebrations. San Jacinto Riverfront RV Park features a swimming pool, security gate, fishing pier, showers, a laundry room and exercise and recreation rooms. Free wireless Internet also is available.

Activities

When visiting Crosby, head west to Sheldon Lake State Park and enjoy plenty of fishing and wildlife viewing as well as an informative day at the Environmental Learning Center, which offers self-guided tours on nature trails that weave throughout the reserve and expose visitors to alligators, native birds and other Texas species. Family Fishing, a catch and release program, is offered on Saturdays and Sundays.

Considerations

If you are looking for an authentic Texas experience, plan your trip for June and enjoy the Crosby Fair and Rodeo, an extensive and exciting example of Texas's cowboy heritage. Besides fantastic live music and classic southern food, the rodeo will feature classic bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing throughout the week.

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About the Author

Joseph M. Steele is a freelance writer originally from Wisconsin. He studied creative writing and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a master's degree in education at Pace University in New York City. His articles have appeared in "Mas+Menos Quarterly."